What We’re Here To Do

Bench2bench

Join us on our FUNdraising walks with a difference as we strive to achieve our mission of saving lives through sport, by building and donating pink benches to sports clubs.

If you’ve not seen our bright pink benches around, then the difference with these over normal sports venue benches is that ours have QR codes on them with free and accessible well-being resources at the click of your phone. Nobody should sit at a bench and feel alone, or that they have nowhere to turn when things get tough.

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The Tennis one

The Football one

The Golf one

The Rugby one

The Bench2Bench Walks

The Story Behind The Walk

Like all good stories, it started at the end of the bar at a community rugby club. ”I wonder if…….” and the bench2bench walk was born.

On the 27th of September 2025, a group of 25 people took on the bench2bench challenge and walked 40 miles from RTB Ebbw Vale Bowls Club to Old Penarthians Rugby Club. They passed through 8 Speakeasy benches along the way, raising nearly £5,000 for charity and having several meaningful and powerful conversations all along the way.

The physical and mental challenge was made easier by looking after each other when things got tough and championing each other’s achievements throughout. it was something that all 25 involved couldn’t appreciate at the start of the challenge, but in the end, it was an experience to last a lifetime. So, as we head into 2025, we’ve set up 4 charity walks to engage more people, create more meaningful conversations and showcase the power of community on people’s health and wellbeing. Meet you at the bench….

The Bench2bench Walks 2025

What's involved?

Join us on our FUNdraising walks with a difference around Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire & South Wales, to achieve our mission of saving lives through sport with our special pink benches.

Nobody should sit at a bench alone feeling they have nowhere to turn when things are tough. Our pink benches link you to well-being resources with QR codes.

Step out of your comfort zone with like-minded people on one of our 4 #bench2bench walks. 

16th May 2025 with Tennis Wales

31 miles around 11 Tennis venues across Cardiff and the Vale. 11 benches and multiple forms of the game to enjoy. #tennisopenedup

30th May 2025 with Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme

41 miles from Nottingham to Sheffield. Via Chesterfield, Sheffield FC, The City Ground & Bramall Lane, Sheffield United. 

13th June 2025 powered by Zach Gould Golf

29 miles around Cardiff and the Vale. 8 golf clubs, 8 benches and 8 pm at 3’s played!

26th September 2025 supporting Dragons RFC Community Programme 

The OG is approximately 40 miles from Chepstow RFC to Old Penarthains RFC via the world-renowned Rodney Parade, home of Dragons RFC and several other clubs.

Fancy completing the Speakeasy Slam?! There’ll be a unique and very special reward on offer if you fancy joining us for all four walks. 

We invite you to walk with us and experience the power sport can have when it comes to sparking conversations, which is what we’re all about!

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In the community

Making A Difference

Getting into the community to share our mission is crucial in normalising conversations about empathy, curiosity, and vulnerability in sport. By engaging with local sports clubs and fostering open dialogues, we can create an environment where athletes feel comfortable expressing their emotions and supporting one another. Encouraging curiosity and empathy not only strengthens team bonds but also promotes personal growth and mental well-being. Join us in this movement to transform the culture of sports into one where every athlete feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we can make a difference.

Click here to see how you can help us save lives through sport